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    Lost in the Bush
    Lost in the Bush
    Lost in the Bush
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    Lost in the Bush

    By Lindy Kelly

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    Would you know what to do if you were lost in the bush?Sam loves the amazing bush, but he knows he's not to go into the bush alone. When Tuffy the dog escapes, though, Sam rushes in to save him . . . and before long, Sam realizes he's lost!
    What do you want your child to know if they are ever lost in the bush? What basic survival steps will they need to follow to increase their chances of being found? these are questions for every parent or person responsible for young children today. In a world in which many children no longer have the exposure to bushcraft and the basic skills that came naturally from living and playing close to the natural environment enjoyed by previous generations, this wonderful book will assist parents and teachers to impart the knowledge that may one day save their lives.In a non-preachy storytelling environment, experienced children's author Lindy Kelly gently encourages a realistic sense of personal responsibility and safety in young children, without scaring or overdramatising the topic, so that they have an enhanced appreciation of the New Zealand bush, and the ability to cope if they find themselves lost or in an unfamiliar situation. With superb illustrations by Pauline Whimp.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherHarperCollins Publishers Australia
    Release dateMay 1, 2010
    ISBN9780730445531
    Lost in the Bush
    Author

    Lindy Kelly

    Lindy is an experienced journalist and author of short stories, poems, plays and more than twenty books. Published in NZ, Australia and the USA she has won numerous awards and her stories have been broadcast on National Radio. A creative writing teacher, she is the author of 20 books for children and adults, and has won, or been commended in 29 awards. She lives on a farm in Nelson, and loves children, animals, and the New Zealand bush.Pauline Whimp is an Auckland-based artist and designer, who is passionate about her work.

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      Lost in the Bush - Lindy Kelly

      Activities

      Find me

      See if you can identify the following creatures that are pictured in the book:

      tui

      riroriro (grey warbler)

      ro (stick insect)

      mokomoko (gecko)

      kereru (wood pigeon)

      forest ringlet butterfly

      pepeke (frog)

      titipounamu (rifleman)

      pipiwharauroa (shining cuckoo)

      ruru (morepork)

      piwakawaka (fantail)

      toutouwai (bush robin)

      kihikihi (cicada)

      tauhou (silver-eye)

      korimako (bellbird)

      parera (grey duck)

      weka

      mokomoko (skink)

      hara (centipede)

      Answer me

      Can you answer these questions about the story, and what to do if you are going into the bush? (There are answers at the back of the book.)

      1 Why did Sam get lost?

      2 What sensible things did Sam do when he realized he was lost?

      3 How could Sam have marked his entry point into the bush? How could he have marked his trail?

      4 What should be in your backpack when you go tramping?

      5 What should you do if you are lost and hear searchers or a helicopter?

      6 Why should we tell people where we are going and fill out hut books?

      Plan ahead

      Talk about what food is safe to eat in the New Zealand bush, and how to find it.

      Discuss signs you could leave for rescuers if you got lost in the bush.

      Plan what you would do if you got lost on a trip.

      Bush trip

      Go on a field trip to the nearest bush. Divide into two groups, with at least two adults supervising each group.

      Group 1 will try to find edible food for about 15 minutes, while keeping in touch

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